I hope you’ve had time this holiday weekend to reflect as I did with family and friends on the positive influence they’ve had on us.

Your request on this Thanksgiving weekend for a reply, made me feel there is a great importance to you and those you are representing for a response.

Here is a response to your questions:

1) Understand the ways you are already engaging on this issue

Answer: I spoke clearly and directly to those in attendance at the meeting when protesters spoke on the item.

2) Receive additional facts or context not in the petition

Answer: I proposed to continue the item of concern and have met with staff multiple times as we move forward.

3) Understand how the community can get involved

Answer: I’m thankful for the community involvement and stated I’m always available to continue the conversation. I also made my personal contact information available during the meeting. I’ve not heard back from anyone that was in attendance in person or virtual, but remain available.

I hope this helpful for your request.

Respectfully,
Rick Denison

Note from Change.org: The Change.org Civic Engagement Team reaches out to decision makers to let them know about petitions in their community and to help facilitate engagement with supporters. The above statement was an email response we received regarding this petition.